QID 981979

QID 981979: Java (maven) Security Update for org.springframework.security:spring-security-oauth2-client (GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m)

Spring Security versions 5.5.x prior to 5.5.1, 5.4.x prior to 5.4.7, 5.3.x prior to 5.3.10 and 5.2.x prior to 5.2.11 are susceptible to a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack via the initiation of the Authorization Request in an OAuth 2.0 Client Web and WebFlux application. A malicious user or attacker can send multiple requests initiating the Authorization Request for the Authorization Code Grant, which has the potential of exhausting system resources using a single session or multiple sessions.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m - github.com/advisories/GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m

CVEs related to QID 981979

CVE-2021-22119 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m	org.springframework.security:spring-security-core		github.com/advisories/GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m
GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m	org.springframework.security:spring-security-oauth2-client		github.com/advisories/GHSA-w9jg-gvgr-354m

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